Drug use increases across schools in Essex
The number of drug offences of possession of cannabis and hard controlled drugs like heroin, cocaine and ecstasy in schools
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Coronavirus cases across Essex drop drastically in just a week
Covid-19 Infection rates across Essex have dropped by 40 per cent in a week. The county had been experiencing a
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Domestic abuse increases during lockdown
The number of people arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse in Essex increased by 20 per cent in the first
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Upturn in coronavirus deaths in Essex
There was a surge in Essex Covid-19 deaths around three weeks after thousands flocked to the county’s beaches, new data
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Restrictions to come in across Essex to make high streets more cycle and pedestrian friendly
Town centres across Essex are to be made more cycle and pedestrian friendly as part of the county council’s response
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New data shows coronavirus has wreaked ‘havoc on cancer care’ in Essex
The number of people seeing a specialist for suspected cancer after an urgent GP referral is half what would normally
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Warm weather brings fire risk on grass and woodland
A ‘very high’ risk of wildfire is in place across Essex this weekend and into next week, Essex County Fire
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Commission working on interim carbon footprint plan for Essex
A new climate change commission set up to help draw up plans for how Essex can operate with a reduced
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Fears as A&E figures drop amid coronavirus crisis
People with serious conditions like pneumonia, heart attacks, strokes and blood clots may not be seeking help soon enough, as
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Network Rail appeals for former signallers to keep vital train services moving
Network Rail is appealing for former professional signallers in Essex to help keep the railway running during the coronavirus crisis.
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